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In a future where legal frameworks evolve, how might advanced technologies enhance the synergy between importers like Syngenta and Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH, navigating the balance between personalized branding on plant protection product packaging and the imperative of preserving original manufacturer batch numbers, as mandated by a precedent-setting ECJ ruling on parallel trade and labeling?

EU Court of Justice: Parallel importer may not remove PPP batch number 🌱 On 7 December 2023, the EU Court of Justice ('CJEU') handed down its ruling in case C-830/21 between Syngenta Agro GmbH and Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH with important implications for the labelling of plant protection products (‘PPPs’) within the EU, particularly in the context of parallel imports. In our latest blog, Philippe de Jong and Bart Junior Bollen focus on the CJEU’s findings regarding the responsibility of parallel importers for ensuring the display of the original batch number on the product packaging. #ALTIUS #parallelimporter #ppps #batchnumber #cjeu #plantprotection #iplaw #lifesciences

"At the core of this rule is a requirement that persons subject to the rule who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the FTL, maintain records containing Key Data Elements (KDEs) associated with specific Critical Tracking Events (CTEs); and provide information to the FDA within 24 hours or within some reasonable time to which the FDA has agreed. " 📊 🍔 📉 🥫 #foodmanufacturing #fdacompliance #fdaregulations #compliancesolutions #compliancemanagement #clearobject #foodtraceability #foodandbeverage #manufacturingnews

Important Notice: Organic Importer Certification Expansion. The USDA has broadened the definition of a "Handler" to now include any operation that Imports Organic products/ingredients to US. This significant change means that certain activities, previously not under scrutiny, now fall within the regulatory scope and are subject to certification. https://loom.ly/1nu7-n8 #organicproduct #importantnotice #imports #usa

Germany is making strides in the industrial hemp industry! 🌱 The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has published a draft industrial hemp bill. This legislation could pave the way for significant advancements and opportunities for the country. Discover what this means for the future of hemp in Germany by reading more from InternationalCBC below. #HempIndustry #Germany #IndustrialHemp #HempNews

Brazil’s big regulations news is the passing of Law 14.785 on 28 December 2023, replacing and repealing Law 7,802/1989. After 20 years of discussion in the National Congress, the new law will harmonize standards and improve processes for chemical pesticides. Viviane Kunisawa, Partner with Daniel Law, a Brazilian intellectual property firm, says the new law makes it mandatory to include risk analysis in the registration process. In the past, technical staff would decide if the inclusion of risk analysis was necessary. Read more from Editor Renee Targos in a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global Direct: https://lnkd.in/gJYEgUKC #Regulations #Agribusiness #Agrochemicals #CropProtection #Agriculture #Farming #CropInputs

Non-tariff barriers, such as sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical regulations, and labeling requirements, can have a significant impact on international agri-trade. These barriers can create additional costs and administrative burdens for exporters, limit market access, and decrease competitiveness. Understanding and addressing these barriers is crucial for promoting fair and efficient global agri-trade.

German competent authorities lodge constitutional complaint against mutual recognition of plant protection products. German competent authorities have taken an unusual approach this week: in their view, too often plant protection products are placed on the market for which the German authorities have safety concerns. The principle of mutual recognition within the EU makes this possible: as soon as a member state grants authorisation for a plant protection product, the other member states must also recognise the authorisation. With the constitutional complaint, the German authorities want to ensure that the European Court of Justice deals with the question of the admissibility of mutual recognition. The legal process of a constitutional complaint is unusual, but also shows that Europe is still a long way from general standards in the safety assessment of pesticides. The Akademie Fresenius online seminar "Regulatory Update 2024 for Agrochemicals" on 21 March 2024 is the perfect place to get an overview of current legal developments for the pesticide industry: https://lnkd.in/egeSPnrq

Regulatory Development Update: The USDA has introduced a new rule, which will be implemented starting March 19, 2024. This update focuses on making sure organic agricultural products meet high standards. The changes aim to enhance oversight, improve traceability from the farm to the market, and enforce regulations for organic products. They cover various aspects like certification, import certificates, inspections, labeling, etc. The goal is to build trust in organic products and strengthen the USDA organic label. Check out more details here: https://hubs.li/Q02nh6gM0 #USDAUpdate #OrganicStandards #RegulatoryChanges #AgriculturalCompliance #TraceabilityEnhancement #USDAOrganic #QualityCertification #LabelingStandards

Brazil’s big regulations news is the passing of Law 14.785 on 28 December 2023, replacing and repealing Law 7,802/1989. After 20 years of discussion in the National Congress, the new law will harmonize standards and improve processes for chemical pesticides. Viviane Kunisawa, Partner with Daniel Law, a Brazilian intellectual property firm, says the new law makes it mandatory to include risk analysis in the registration process. In the past, technical staff would decide if the inclusion of risk analysis was necessary. As Brazilian growers increase their use of biologicals to combat disease, weeds, and pests, more products are needed for their toolbox. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/gJYEgUKC #Agrochemicals #Regulations #PlantHealth #Biologicals #Biochemicals #Agribusiness #Farming #Agriculture